​"Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.  But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."  Isaiah 53:4-5  

Remember, there is no resurrection without death.  There is no Easter Sunday morning with the chaos and pain of Friday's events.  There is no redemption without the One who redeemed.  Where would we be without the cross of Friday and the empty tomb of Sunday.

Tomorrow is Good Friday.  Take time to read the account of the crucifixion of Jesus found in John 19.  Then spend some reflecting on the love and compassion of God that drove Him to send His one and only Son to the cross, to die in our place, so that you and I can have eternal life.  Pray this prayer:  "Jesus, quiet my heart that I may ponder what you did on the cross.  Amen".

Join us tomorrow at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room for our Good Friday service.  This special time of reflection will include singing, scripture reading, a brief message and communion. 

See you tomorrow night.

Pastor Doug